Structural Design Engineer
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Employment: Contract-to-Hire, Long-Term
Start Date: ASAP
Pay Range: $50 $65/hr DOE
Position Overview
We are seeking a Structural Design Engineer to develop and oversee steel structure designs for industrial facilities and bulk material handling systems. This position will support projects from initial concept and engineering calculations through fabrication, installation, and project completion.
Projects involve mining, chemical processing, manufacturing, and other industrial environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Design structural steel systems, including support towers, conveyor structures, platforms, access ways, equipment frames, and material storage structures.
- Perform structural calculations and analyze loads in accordance with applicable industry codes and standards.
- Develop and review fabrication, assembly, and construction drawings.
- Coordinate with project managers, mechanical engineers, fabrication teams, and field personnel.
- Evaluate existing structures for equipment additions, modifications, and upgrades.
- Provide technical support during fabrication and installation, resolving design issues as needed.
- Assist with project estimates, preliminary layouts, schedules, and customer requirements.
- Oversee engineering documentation, drawing revisions, RFIs, and subcontractor deliverables.
- Provide technical direction and guidance to drafting and detailing personnel.
- Ensure designs meet applicable safety, building, and engineering standards.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or related discipline.
- Passed Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
- 5+ years of structural steel design experience, preferably in industrial, agricultural, mining, chemical or manufacturing environments.
- Knowledge of AISC, ACI, AWS, IBC, and ASCE design standards.
- Experience with structural analysis software such as RISA-3D or STAAD.Pro.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD; 3D modeling experience preferred.
- Understanding of steel fabrication, welding, construction, and installation practices.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and project coordination skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively with customers, vendors, and internal teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Experience designing industrial material handling systems, conveyor structures, support towers, bins, and hoppers.
- Familiarity with Tekla, SDS2, Advance Steel, or similar detailing software.
- Experience overseeing fabrication and field installation activities.
- Previous leadership or mentoring experience.
Additional Requirements
- Occasional travel to project sites may be required.
- Must be comfortable visiting industrial and construction environments, including working at elevated heights when necessary.
- Ability to support project teams throughout the engineering, fabrication, and installation process.
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